Nigerian Teenager Receives Life Sentence for Brutal Murder in the United Kingdom
A Nigerian teenager has been handed a life sentence in the United Kingdom for the murder of a 21-year-old man, following a vicious attack in south-east London. Jackson Uwagboe, aged 19 and residing at Hamilton Street in Lewisham, fled to Nigeria after the incident but was later apprehended and convicted.
Details of the Crime and Conviction
Uwagboe was convicted on February 10 at the Old Bailey for murdering Robert Robinson on June 6, 2024, in Deptford. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years. The charges included not only murder but also robbery and possession of a bladed article.
Two other men, Ryan Wedderburn, 18, and Kirk Harris, 19, were previously convicted of Robinson's murder in May of last year. They received life sentences with minimum terms of 23 years and 22 years and nine months, respectively.
Brutal Nature of the Attack
According to the Metropolitan Police, Robinson suffered 12 serious stab wounds during the attack, including defensive injuries that indicated he attempted to protect himself. He died at the scene on Carteret Way in Deptford. The police reported that all three assailants fled the scene, with Uwagboe escaping the country entirely.
Uwagboe returned to the UK on February 25, 2025, and was arrested at Gatwick Airport on suspicion of murder. Detective Inspector Neil Tovey, who led the investigation, described the attack as brutal and sustained, carried out by a group of men armed with knives. He emphasized that Robinson was unarmed, already wounded, and on the ground when Uwagboe attacked him, dismissing Uwagboe's claims of self-defense as entirely unfounded.
Justice for the Victim and Family
Detective Inspector Tovey stated that the verdicts represent justice for Robert Robinson and his family, who endured two trials due to Uwagboe's flight from the country. This case highlights the severe consequences of violent crime and the international efforts to bring perpetrators to justice, regardless of their attempts to evade capture.
